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Embryonic injury/DeformityYes this sort of problem is a bit difficult for me, due to the large quantities of chicks of different sized breeds I incubate on a weekly basis... -
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The Great Big Giant Marek's Disease FAQYea the shot is safe. But IMO I the it's best to give everyone the shots. -
The Great Big Giant Marek's Disease FAQChickens with the immunization can still carry and pass the virus. I have also added unvaccinated that are older. Like around 2 to 3. Years old...
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Stuck egg! Collapsed egg hanging from vent! Prolapse! Oh my! What to do!Thanks for explaining. How do you give them the calcium? Do you crush it and try put it in their...
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Avian Pox in Chickens - Warning, Graphic Pictures (under construction)More info on vaccination would be nice, but an informative article. Thanks.
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Injuries, Diseases, & Cures
Like any living thing, chickens can be hurt & get sick. This section has articles on some of the most common health-related issues and how to prevent and solve them.
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Safely Administering Oral Medications to All Poultry and Waterfowl
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How to Safely Administer Oral Medications to Poultry and Waterfowl Many medications are more effective when given orally instead of in the... -
The Great Big Giant Marek's Disease FAQ
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The Great Big Giant Marek's Disease FAQ "Marek’s disease is one of the most ubiquitous avian infections; it is identified in chicken flocks... -
Chicken First Aid Kits - Handy and Essential Supplies, and How to Use Them
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Chicken First Aid Kits Sometimes in chicken-keeping, things happen that no one expects. It could be a sudden disease, a squabble between birds... -
The Chicken World's Worst Chore, culling the injured and sick babies.
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I have just had to to the worst job of bird rearing. I was forced to cull a 4 day old turkey. We tried everything, it's feet and legs would not... -
Wry neck - Causes, treatment and prevention.
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What is wry neck? Wry neck is a condition that is often referred to as “crook neck” and it typically affects ducklings and baby chicks, although... -
How to Correctly Wrap a Chicken's Foot!
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I finally did it: I created an article on how to wrap chicken feet. I consider myself a little bit of an expert because I’ve been dealing with an... -
Egg-bound chicken causing obturator paralysis - A case study
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Update 02/12/20 - I have updated the story with new content! I'm sure you all want to know how she is getting on, so I have posted further... -
Why are my hens not laying?
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Why are my hens not laying? Some common causes. Many of us... -
Should I Have My Chicks Vaccinated for Marek's Disease?
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There's that question!! It's at the end of every order for chicks purchased from a hatchery, and even from some small hobby farms. The Marek's... -
Vent Gleet aka Nasty Chicken Butt
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Vent Gleet "Nasty Chicken Butt" The word “Gleet” derives from the Latin “glittus”meaning “Sticky” so “Vent Gleet” is “Sticky Vent” Vent... -
Ascites In Backyard Chickens
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Yesterday was the day I had been dreading for some time. It was the day Butter let me know she was ready, even though I wasn’t. I know this post... -
Treating Coccidiosis with Corid, Amprol, AmproMed - The Correct Amprolium Dose
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Treating Coccidiosis with Corid, Amprol, AmproMed The Correct Amprolium Dose Treatment 20% Powder 9.6% Liquid For 3-5 days 1.5 teaspoons per... -
Avian Pox in Chickens - Warning, Graphic Pictures (under construction)
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Avian Pox (text courtesy of Mississippi State University, photos by BYC) Avian pox is a relatively slow-spreading viral disease in birds... -
Bumblefoot How To Treat Your Chickens With Surgery Graphic Pics
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Bumblefoot surgery - with pics and "how to" Graphic but Informative Pics - By Ruth Unfortunately, I have had to do my share of bumblefoot... -
How "We" Correct Splayed Legs on New Chicks.
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This is a plain and simple Article without too much technical mumbo jumbo created for an easy guide for Chicken Enthusiasts whom would like to see... -
Ammonia Toxicity in Chickens
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Ammonia Toxicity In Chickens Ammonia is naturally produced in poultry droppings and has a very pungent smell. Besides the challenge... -
Corid Amprolium Oral Drench Instructions
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When treating a bird for coccidiosis one can give an oral drench in addition to their medicated water. Here are the instructions: 9.6% liquid -... -
A Quick and Dirty Guide to Marek's Disease: Things every chicken keeper should know.
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Introduction Hello fellow chicken folk! I'm writing this article after becoming intimately familiar with Marek's in one of my chickens. I've seen...